Muster: Letter of Motivation

Für die Bewerbung um einen Platz für ein Auslandsstudium wird oft ein Letter of Motivation gefordert. Der Vorliegende wurde im Rahmen einer Bewerbung für einen Master of Law Studiengang an der University of Stellenbosch (Südafrika) abgeschickt und akzeptiert.
Dear Sir or Madame,

In.., I completed the 1st State Examination in Law granted by the...University in Germany. I started conducting my studies after I passed my Diploma from secondary school qualifying for university matriculation at the Gymnasium in..

During my time at university, I studied Criminal Law, Civil Law and Public Law.

I have also taken extra courses such as History of Law and Criminology. I am confident that these will contribute to my future career goals. I also made broad experiences in practical juridical work during traineeships at the County Court of .., a government agency and a Lawyers office.

Over the past year, I worked as an Assistant at the the law firm .. . The office is specialized in supporting victims of criminal offence. While assisting Dr. .. in process preparation I gained additional knowledge in Criminal Law and Civil Law.

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